Wellesley Community Center to host magician David Oliver

Friday

Feb 17, 2017 at 10:12 AM

Magic entertainer David Oliver will perform at 4:15 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington St.The relationship between the community center and Oliver stemmed from the TV show “Gil Stubbs’ World of Magic,” which ran for three seasons on The Wellesley Channel and was produced by Executive Director Stephen Beach. Oliver appeared on “World of Magic” several times and will emcee the Society of American Magicians Annual Hocus Pocus party this coming March at the Wellesley Community Center.Oliver, who practiced the craft throughout youth and into college, found himself gravitating toward the entertainment business. He is also the “headmaster” for the largest youth magic guild in America, known as The Society of Young Magicians. The S.Y.M. teaches “students of the craft” the discipline and techniques required to emerge as skilled performers. Along with magic, Oliver and the S.Y.M. teach life skills, such as speaking in public, on-the-spot problem-solving and constructive critiquing. Many of the young magicians are also supported by Ray Goulet’s Magic Art Studio in Watertown, one of Oliver’s professional associates.He has performed for the host of The Today Show on NBC, Matt Lauer, who claimed “it was the most amazing magic I’ve ever seen,” as well as on the Early Show on CBS, on Broadway and for the Boston Bruins. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $12 for children and seniors. Seating is limited. For tickets and information, email info@wellesleycommunitycenter.org.